Microphones

A good quality microphone can make a world of difference to the audio reception. As a user, you want to capture audio quality that is clean and clear. There are a variety of microphones in the market currently and choosing the right mic for the appropriate purpose is very important. For instance, audio recorded on a camcorder cannot stand up to the voice quality of standalone mics. Therefore, before a purchase is made, basic principle of microphone design needs to be understood. Factors like the weight dimension, the output impedance, power requirements, and frequency response are some factors that play a huge role in determining a suitable microphone for you. This guide will help users understand all of these aspects and more.

- A high-quality mid-side stereo condenser mic
- Perfect for recording music
- Compact
- Employs a unique rotating mechanism
- Use it in standard "audio" position or simply rotate it to the "video" position in order to record video
- Mid-side recording
- Contains two microphone elements: a directional "mid" mic and a bidirectional "side" mic
- Analog-type MIC GAIN wheel
- Built-in Limiter
- Has a dedicated headphone jack
- Zoom's free Handy Recorder app is specially designed for use with the iQ5

- A high-quality mid-side stereo condenser mic
- Perfect for recording music
- Compact
- Employs a unique rotating mechanism
- Use it in standard "audio" position or simply rotate it to the "video" position in order to record video
- Mid-side recording
- Contains two microphone elements: a directional "mid" mic and a bidirectional "side" mic
- Analog-type MIC GAIN wheel
- Built-in Limiter
- Has a dedicated headphone jack
- Zoom's free Handy Recorder app is specially designed for use with the iQ5